Banquet Chef

Levy Restaurants; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Flexible Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

Commuter Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Discount Marketplace

Job summary

Levy Restaurants, located in Oklahoma City, is looking for a culinary manager to supervise food preparation and maintain high quality standards. Responsibilities include managing inventory, recommending menu changes, and ensuring compliance with sanitation requirements. Ideal candidates have a Culinary Degree and 3-5 years of experience in high-volume catering and production.

Levy offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance, retirement plan, and flexible time off, making it a desirable workplace for culinary professionals.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of relevant culinary experience preferred.
• High volume production and catering experience is required.
• Extensive knowledge of food and catering trends.

Responsibilities

• Supervise food preparation and quality assurance.
• Manage culinary operations including inventory and ordering.
• Ensure compliance with safety and sanitation requirements.

Skills

Culinary management

Menu development

Food cost controls

Sanitation

Inventory management

Education

Culinary Degree

Associates Degree Preferred

Job description

Levy Sector

About Levy

The disruptor in defining the sports and entertainment hospitality experience, Levy is recognized as the market leader and most critically acclaimed hospitality company in its industry. Twice named one of the 10 most innovative companies in sports by Fast Company magazine and one of the top three Best Employers for Diversity in America by Forbes, Levy’s diverse portfolio includes award‑winning restaurants; iconic sports and entertainment venues, zoos and cultural institutions, theaters, and convention centers; as well as the Super Bowl, Grammy Awards, US Open Tennis Tournament, Kentucky Derby, and NHL, MLB, NBA, NFL, and MLS All‑Star Games.

Job Summary

In this role you will supervise and participate in food preparation and quality, physical maintenance and inventory functions to ensure high quality standards, safety, and revenue goals are met.

Key Responsibilities

• Assists in the creation and recommends menu changes
• Recommends and implements procedural/production changes
• Assures compliance with all sanitation Serve‑Safe and safety requirements
• Performs culinary management of food service operation to include inventory, ordering and receiving
• Demonstrates proficiency in menu development, cost controls, and purchasing and inventory with a focus on sourcing and utilizing local food products
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Culinary Degree Required, Associates Degree Preferred
• 3-5 years of relevant culinary experience preferred
• High volume production and catering experience
• Extensive knowledge of food and catering trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentation
• Desire to work with an industry leader preferred

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance/ AD
• Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Flexible Time Off Plan
• Paid Parental Leave
• Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
• Personal Leave
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Levy is a member of Compass Group USA. Compass Group/Levy is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass/Levy, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsiblities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity.

We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act. We encourage applicants with a criminal history (and driving history) to apply.

Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. Levy maintains a drug‑free workplace.